Major Tourist Sites in North Carolina

The national park is home to 130 species of trees, 1500 flowers, 200 birds, and 65 mammals. Hikes lead to waterfalls and historic sites.

The museum displays dinosaur fossils, minerals, preserved specimens, and offers interactive labs on four floors of permanent exhibits.

The museum showcases 150 race cars, trophies, driver uniforms and traces the technical evolution of motorsport since 1948.

This mountain road crosses the Appalachians with 26 tunnels and 176 bridges. Motorists access 369 overlooks and 272 trails.

This botanical garden features collections of local and exotic plants over 26 hectares, with an education center for scientific research.

This 222-meter-long military ship participated in Pacific battles. It displays military equipment and objects from sailors' daily lives.

National historic site marking the location of the first powered flight in 1903, with an interpretive center and a replica of the original glider.

This 96-meter high granite formation offers views of the valley. The park offers hiking trails and features six waterfalls.

Documentation center and museum presenting personal items, photographs, and archives recounting the journey of the American evangelical preacher.

Leisure complex spanning 160 hectares including roller coasters, water rides, shows, and restaurants.

Museum institution documenting the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States with exhibitions, films, and archives.

Set of 22-hectare botanical gardens featuring collections of Asian and North American plants and relaxation areas.

Cultural institution with permanent collections of European, American, and contemporary art, a 66-hectare sculpture park, and educational programs.

Estate encompassing 3200 hectares with a French Renaissance-style chateau of 250 rooms, French gardens, and a winery.

Summit at 1818 meters altitude offering 19 kilometers of marked trails, alpine flora, and granite rock formations.

Exhibition center presenting the history of NASCAR through competition vehicles, trophies, and racing equipment.

Municipal recreation center created in 1887, offering a miniature train ride, children's rides, a theater, and picnic areas.

Science center with more than 60 exhibits on biology, meteorology, and geology, featuring a planetarium and educational activities.

27-hectare green space established in 1901, featuring waterfront paths, themed gardens, and a collection of local plants.

Maritime signaling tower built in 1870, 64 meters high, with a staircase of 257 steps leading to the observation platform.

Science museum with labs, exhibits on physics, chemistry, and the natural environment. Visitors manipulate scientific equipment.

Institution founded in 1838 occupying 34 square kilometers. The campus includes a neo-gothic chapel, gardens, and a forest.

Granite canyon 800 meters deep crossed by a river. Trails lead to viewpoints over the waterfalls.

Scientific establishment created in 1949 with an astronomical projection dome, space exhibitions, and educational programs on astronomy.

200-hectare zoological park hosting 1600 wild animals in natural spaces that recreate their original environment.

Natural granite rock formation 18 meters long turned into a slide by the constant passage of water in the Pisgah National Forest.

Historic site from 1785 comprising a colonial house, gardens, and period buildings.

Wooden pedestrian pathway extending 2 kilometers along the Cape Fear River. Restaurants and shops border this commercial route.

This 6-kilometer beach offers supervised swimming areas, fishing spots, and rentals for water sports equipment.

Oval track of 2.4 kilometers built in 1959 that can accommodate 140,000 spectators during NASCAR competitions.

Permanent collection of 1400 20th-century artworks displayed in a four-story building designed by Mario Botta.

Marine center with 27,000 liters of freshwater and saltwater tanks featuring over 250 species from the Atlantic coast.